Construction Worker II

About the Role

Participate in the construction, maintenance, repair, and remodeling of facilities, structures, and parks. Perform a variety of construction tasks involved in the renovation of wooden, concrete, brick, or metal City buildings, including rough and finish carpentry, masonry, block laying, painting, plumbing, basic electrical, minor welding, plastering, roofing, tiling, fence installation, and sheetrock work.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of construction tasks involved in the renovation of wooden, concrete, brick, or metal City buildings, including rough and finish carpentry, masonry, block laying, painting, plumbing, basic electrical, minor welding, plastering, roofing, tiling, fence installation, and sheetrock work.
• Perform interior and exterior rough carpentry for buildings, parks, and facilities; frame building additions, stairs, and ramps.
• Construct cement structures and facilities, including forms for sidewalks, drivepads, fence posts, gates, gutters, curbs, steps, walks, and ramp landings; pour, level, and finish cement.
• Read and follow blueprints, sketches, and diagrams to ensure project specifications are met.
• Repair and remodel building interiors; install ceramic floor tiles, carpet, and sheet vinyl; install paneling; repair, tape, texture, and paint sheetrock.
• Construct high-tensile fencing, chain link fencing, and other fencing as required; operate hydraulic and power equipment.
• Install and repair wood and metal doors, frames, and windows; adjust or replace hinges, high-security locksets, and cores.
• Perform finish carpentry; construct office furniture, cabinets, desks, shelving, conference tables, picture frames, ceilings, and doors.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Perform project lead supervision and training of laborers or helpers to accomplish construction tasks.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of specialized training in construction, carpentry, plumbing, or welding.
• Two (2) years of general construction experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Field and construction site environment; travel from site to site; work around traffic and construction equipment; exposure to fumes, dust, noise, and inclement weather conditions.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, crouching, bending, and climbing for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; operating motorized vehicles and equipment.